Shoichi Kokubun (Yujiro Ishihara) is a roughneck street musician, who has a brother that is determined to propel him into stardom. In attempt to catch the attention of a popular jazz band, his brother appeals to their manager who has the power to make him a star. In a graphic portrayal of love, betrayal and success, Shoichi brews up a storm with a 'rat-a-tat-tat' on the drums.
Man Who Causes a Storm , or A Storming Drummer, or The Stormy Man, is a 1957 color Japanese film directed by Umetsugu Inoue. The film is one of the most famous films for Yujiro Ishihara, who plays the main role of Kokubun Eiji, an unknown drummer.